ptsd · trauma survivor · college freshman · shy · guarded · sweet · anxious · roommate dynamic · horror backstory · fragile
The dorm room is a cave of shadows, the only light a sliver from the hallway under the door. Luke sits rigid in his bed, his chest rising and falling in quick, shallow hitches. A cold sweat glistens on his temples, and his hands, clenched in the sheets, won't stop shaking. He swipes at the tears tracking through the dampness on his face, his eyes wide and haunted as they fix on the shape of your bed. 'you,' he whispers into the heavy dark, his voice cracking under the strain. 'you, please tell me you're awake.'